Obituaries

Feb 13, 2024

Robert A. Brown, of Stewartstown, entered into rest at his home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the age of 66.

Born in York on April 1, 1957 to the late Robert E. and P. Joan (Arnold) Brown, Robert graduated from Red Lion High School, class of 1975. He enjoyed watching sports on TV, specifically baseball. In...

Feb 10, 2024

Kerry D. Meads, of Red Lion, entered into rest at Wellspan York Hospital on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the age of 58.

Kerry was born in York on April 8, 1965 to the late Charles Douglas and Patsy M. (Gotwalt) Meads. He graduated from Eastern High School, class of 1983 and received his Bachelor of Arts...

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas L. Emenheiser, of Thomasville, entered into rest at Wellspan York Hospital on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the age of 81. He was the husband of the late Margurite "Maggie" A. (Gustafson) Emenheiser who died on December 27, 2012.

Tom was born in York on March 23, 1942 to the late Emory Jacob and Maude Irene...

Jan 31, 2024

Helen Jane (Sliver) Johnson, of Ottumwa, Iowa, entered into rest at her daughter's home on January 31, 2024 at the age of 75.

She was born in West Virginia on May 13, 1944 to the late Robert Sliver and Mary Margaret (Sliver) Long. Helen worked at Whiteford Packing as a sorter. She enjoyed painting, working in her...

Jan 29, 2024

Richard Irvin Fears, of Red Lion, entered into rest at Wellspan York Hospital on Monday, January 29, 2024 at the age of 75. He was the husband of Jossel H. (Hortelano) Fears to whom he married on September 12, 2003.

Richard was born in Lancaster County on December 31, 1948 to the late Henry Copeland and Florence...

Jan 27, 2024

Carmen Jo Mula, 72, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital with her family by her side.

Born in York on May 4, 1951, Carmen was the daughter of Joseph A. and Gloria M. (Kohler) Mula. She attended York Catholic High School and graduated in 1969.  She continued her education at Pittsburgh Institute...

Jan 23, 2024

Brian Charles Kepler, of Red Lion, entered into rest at Wellspan York Hospital on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the age of 65. He was the loving husband of Martha J. (Knudsen) Kepler to whom he married on January 14, 1978, sharing 46 years together.

Brian was born in York on May 12, 1958 to the late...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert H. Superczynski, Jr., of Red Lion, entered into rest at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday evening, January 19, 2024 at the age of 57. He was the husband of Michelle L. (Shrader) Superczynski to whom he married on July 24, 2021. They were together 14 years prior to their marriage.

Born in...

Jan 16, 2024

Michael A. Kurman, of Red Lion, went to his eternal home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from York North Skilled Nursing and Rehab at the age of 64. He was the companion of Molly B. Edmiston for over 20 years.

Michael was born in York and was the son of the late Walter A. and Mary Lou...

Jan 12, 2024

Ann Louise (Mellinger) Lane, of Gettysburg, entered into rest at Transitions Healthcare on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the age of 83. She was the wife of the late George E. Lane who died on July 16, 2012.

Ann was born in Fawn Township on July 12, 1940 to the late Landis R. and Eleanor W. (Jamison)...

Jan 10, 2024

Grace M. (Jennings) Neff, of York, entered into rest at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 95. She was the wife of the late Nevin R. Neff who died on March 19, 2007.

She was born in Calamus, Iowa on March 15, 1928 to the late Thomas B. and...

Jan 6, 2024

Larry E. Lucabaugh, 82, of York, went to his eternal home on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from York South Nursing Home and Rehab. He was the husband of the late Nancy J. (Fryer) Lucabaugh who entered into rest on November 10, 2020.

Born in Hanover on September 20, 1941, Larry was the son of the late William...

Dec 27, 2023

Patricia A. (Trageser) Smith, of Dallastown, entered into rest at Inner's Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the age of 76.

Patricia was born in Parkville, Maryland on September 12, 1947 to the late Joseph M. and Sarah F. (Buchheit) Trageser. She was a graduate of Parkville High School, class of 1965 and...

Dec 22, 2023

James Curtis Thompson, Jr. entered into rest early Friday morning, December 22, 2023 at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Red Lion. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne M. (Furst) Thompson to whom he married on July 13, 1963, recently sharing 60 years together.

Jim was born...

Dec 21, 2023

Ralph McCallum Hopkins, 71, of Red Lion, entered into the presence of the Lord on December 21, 2023. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy Ray, and his daughters, Luci, Stephanie (Matthew), his son, Daniel (Jessica), his mother Lois, and beloved...

Dec 21, 2023

Romaine E. (Snyder) Burkholder, of York, entered into rest at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 9:50 pm at the age of 97. She was the wife of the late Russel C. Burkholder who died on August 14, 2000.

She was born in East Hopewell Township on April 18, 1926 to the...

Dec 19, 2023

Nancy L. (Witmer) Shaw, of Felton, entered into rest at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the age of 84. She was the wife of the late John S. Shaw who died on November 7, 2008.

Born in Springvale on October 26, 1939, Nancy was the daughter of the late...

Dec 6, 2023

Ruth M. (Dutton) Smoker, 82, of New Bridgeville, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was the wife of Al Smoker to whom she was married for more than 60 years.

Ruth was born Dec. 8, 1940 in Oxford, PA. She was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Rineer) Dutton.

She is also survived...

Dec 5, 2023

Joyce Y. Shelly, formerly of Craley, went to her eternal home from Yorkview Nursing and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 87.

She was born in Craley on January 20, 1936 to the late Clair A. and Elsie E. (Bacon) Shelly. Joyce committed her life to her family, leaving school after 11th grade...

Dec 5, 2023

Marie C. (Smith) Small, of Hanover, entered into rest at UPMC Hanover on the morning of Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 87. She is now reunited with her husband, Carl A. Small, who died on December 23, 2006.

Born in Baltimore on November 26, 1936 to the late Andrew T. and Margaret E. Smith,...